Quick release joint system for assembling frames
US8956071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7031
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A frame joint system including a first frame member and a second frame member. The frame members include laterally opening channels running axially thereof. The frame members are adapted to be rigidly secured together by quick release coupling. Embodiments of the frame joint system include mitered corner, end-to-face, face-to-face and end-to-end joints. The quick release coupling includes at least a first sleeve member and a gripping member. The gripping member is nested within the first sleeve member, and the first sleeve member is nested within the first frame member. The gripping member includes gripping elements that mate with a slot in a box rail element fixedly associated with the second frame member. Activating the gripping elements pulls the two frame members together into a rigid joint.
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